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Russia is a Great Touristic destination, specially Moscow!

Sep 8, 20215 min read

Russia is a Great Touristic destination, specially Moscow!

Let's admit one little fact: Moscow is huge. Yes, HUGE. There's a lot of places to visit, most of them parks and museums, but there are...

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Georgia, the Beautiful Country not the US State

Sofia Maslennikova

May 25, 20214 min read

Georgia, the Beautiful Country not the US State

Georgia. One word, but so many memories. A fascinating, surprising, and a real treasure to discover. Not, in this article, we will not...

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Celebrating Russian Mardi Gras: Maslenitsa!

Esteban Solano

Mar 14, 20215 min read

Celebrating Russian Mardi Gras: Maslenitsa!

It's no secret that most countries in the world have a special way to celebrate the end of winter, for our ancestors it signified the...

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Incredible Women are All Around the World

Esteban Solano

Mar 8, 20212 min read

Incredible Women are All Around the World

On the 8th of March, International Women's Day is celebrated throughout world as the centerpiece of the women's rights movement. I could...

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Discovering Norway: Land of the Vikings, the Dog Sledding Englishman and One Mexican Chef

Esteban Solano

Mar 4, 20217 min read

Discovering Norway: Land of the Vikings, the Dog Sledding Englishman and One Mexican Chef

Is no secret that Viking culture has been suffering a steady renaissance in pop culture. You can find much content about this ancient...

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Things you probably didn't know about Turkish Hot coffee and Greece's Frappe.

Esteban Solano

Mar 1, 20214 min read

Things you probably didn't know about Turkish Hot coffee and Greece's Frappe.

Starting our day requires many morning rituals, from getting dressed to brushing our teeth, one thing is always present, a beverage that...

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The Time I was Smuggled into Greece from Albania

Esteban Solano

Feb 27, 20215 min read

The Time I was Smuggled into Greece from Albania

I told this story once already in an interview with my mate Assif from Muslim Tours. You'd like to check that out? I'll leave you the...

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7 Apps you Need to start your Journey as a Backpacker!

Esteban Solano

Feb 10, 20214 min read

7 Apps you Need to start your Journey as a Backpacker!

In this day and age technology plays a central part in our lives, the fact that most of us carry a smartphone everywhere we go is a...

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A letter to Mexico's Future, Raising our Fists.

Esteban Solano

Feb 7, 20212 min read

A letter to Mexico's Future, Raising our Fists.

I kept my voice silent about the whole situation taking place in my country. This because I felt I needed a bigger understanding before...

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Batman got arrested in a Russian Protest

Esteban Solano

Feb 1, 20212 min read

Batman got arrested in a Russian Protest

Russia is experiencing the biggest protests since the 90s, the reason for this is the return of politician and candidate from the...

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Three Core Laws of Travel: Becoming a Backpacker, a Wanderlust, a Hakawati

Esteban Solano

Jan 28, 20215 min read

Three Core Laws of Travel: Becoming a Backpacker, a Wanderlust, a Hakawati

The life of a backpacker, a couchsurfer or a traveler is a tempting one. Many people try to "take" the road as their path in life without...

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The Saga of the Croatian Sailor: Entereing Hvar without a Passport

Esteban Solano

Jan 28, 20215 min read

The Saga of the Croatian Sailor: Entereing Hvar without a Passport

I’ve had the opportunity to work almost in every country I have visited. Whether it has been with the proper legal procedures,...

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Brazil for "Bobos", How to Enjoy Rio de Janeiro

Esteban Solano

Jan 27, 20215 min read

Brazil for "Bobos", How to Enjoy Rio de Janeiro

In 2014 the FIFA World Cup took place in the birthplace of modern football. Yes, yes, we all know football was invented in the UK, but I...

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German Stereotypes: I can assure you, They Are Not Robots!

Esteban Solano

Jan 20, 20215 min read

German Stereotypes: I can assure you, They Are Not Robots!

Everyone at some point has had a conversation about Germany. Whether it was about Oktoberfest or the Great War, Germany is a country that...

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A Crash Course on visiting Bruxelles, Belgium.

Esteban Solano

Jan 18, 20215 min read

A Crash Course on visiting Bruxelles, Belgium.

My father has one brother and around 8 half brothers, this broadens the spectrum of people I have met throughout my life. One of these...

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Easter in Slovakia, How to Take a Slovak Whipping with Dignity

Esteban Solano

Jan 18, 20217 min read

Easter in Slovakia, How to Take a Slovak Whipping with Dignity

I was having a nice pint of beer in a bar back in Munich when one of my German mates had "the most brilliant idea ever". This mate has...

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Esteban Solano

Jan 9, 20216 min read

It's Only Sunny in Slovenia

I'm sure you're wondering right now "what is a Slovenia?" well my curious friend, the correct question you need to ask is: Where is...

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